Fund Operations Specialist – Fixed Income & Multi-Asset
About Us
At Fundtec, we are committed to delivering excellence in fund administration and investment operations. Our dynamic and growing team is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Fund Operations Specialist who will be instrumental in managing post-trade activities and ensuring operational accuracy across a range of asset classes, including Fixed Income, Equities, Derivatives, and Alternatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Trade Lifecycle Management : Oversee the full trade lifecycle from execution to settlement across Fixed Income and other asset classes (Equities, Derivatives, FX, etc.)
- Reconciliations : Perform daily cash and position reconciliations between internal systems, custodians, fund administrators, and prime brokers.
- Settlement Monitoring : Monitor and resolve trade settlement issues across global markets, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
- Corporate Actions & Income Processing : Review and process corporate actions, dividends, and interest payments accurately and in a timely manner.
- Reporting : Generate and validate reports, including P&L, exposure, compliance, and risk reports for internal stakeholders and clients.
- System & Process Optimisation : Collaborate with technology and project teams to improve workflows, automation, and system efficiency.
- Client Service : Liaise with portfolio managers, custodians, auditors, and external vendors to resolve queries and ensure smooth fund operations.
- Regulatory Compliance : Ensure adherence to relevant regulatory requirements and internal controls.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field3+ years of experience in fund operations, fund accounting, or middle-office functionsStrong understanding of Fixed Income instruments (bonds, treasuries, structured products), Syndicated Bank Loans, and other asset classesFamiliarity with trade settlements, reconciliations, and NAV processesExperience with systems like Bloomberg, Advent, Eagle, Aladdin, or similar OMS / PMSProficiency in MS Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, macros are a plus)Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skillsAbility to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environmentPreferred Qualifications
Experience with global fund structures (e.G., UCITS, hedge funds, private funds) and asset managersKnowledge of corporate actions, FX hedging, and derivatives operationsExposure to regulatory frameworks